Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 3 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
EX-ZR1000 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TG-830 iHS | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
EX-ZR1000 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $572 | $0 |